SPORT 92

Academic Study Skills for Student Athletes

This lab course is being offered as an open-entry/open- exit course designed to assist the at-risk student athlete in acquiring basic study skills and work habits to gain success in the classroom. In addition, the student-athlete will learn about the rules and regulations for the local governing conference, California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Academic and athletic requirements at each organizational level will be presented. Social issues that affect athletics will also be discussed such as performance enhancement drugs (PEDs), substance abuse, violence, athletes with disabilities, and diversity). Students may enroll in this open-entry/open-exit course up to the eighth week of the semester. Students must complete 27 hours of work to earn 0.5 unit of credit per semester. Grades are Pass/No Pass.

Units: 0.5-1.0(1.0)

Hours: 54 hours LAB